Category Archives: Food & Recipes

Semmelknödel (German Breadcrumb Dumplings)

Back when the guy was working in Frankfurt and when I flew over to visit him, I don’t really recall eating a lot of Semmelknödel there because they always serve this dish as a side along a main dish such … Read more

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Classic Guacamole With Chips

I love guacamole. Why? You might ask? Because it’s made with avocadoes – lovely, creamy, rich avocadoes. To make a good bowl of guacamole, make sure to add in enough acidic juice and fruits such as lemon and diced tomatoes … Read more

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家常便饭 – 鸡丝通心粉 (Chicken Macaroni Soup)

This recipe of chicken macaroni soup reminds me of the soup noodles that my mum used to cook for us when we were young. She likes to cook the broth with ikan bilis first, and then use the broth to … Read more

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Stuffed Mushrooms Baked With Garlic Breadcrumbs

I haven’t made stuffed mushrooms in a while now. My last attempt was in 2022, stuffing and braising mushrooms in Chinese style. The previous time I baked stuffed mushroom in western style was in 2011 using portobello mushrooms stuffed with … Read more

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家常便饭 – 肉末蒸蛋 (Steamed Egg With Minced Pork and Tofu)

I love simple food like this – just a bowl of plain rice with a simple side dish, made with simple love and minimal effort. It’s the tastiest comfort food one could ever get from anywhere in the world.

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